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Pick and Bow program strikes a chord at Martin County High School
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a county where front-porch picking once drifted through hollows and churchyards every evening, a new effort is taking shape to ensure old-time Appalachian music does not quietly slip into memory. That effort is the Pick and Bow program, a grant-funded initiative bringing free traditional music instruction to
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Open and old-time jam session this Saturday in Tomahawk
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Bluegrass and Old Time pickers will be jamming Saturday, Dec. 20 at the popular James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales in Tomahawk. Owner and operator James L. Webb is known throughout the state and region not only as a talented musician and teacher, but also as a
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Stories of Place brings creativity and community to Martin County High School
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Stories of Place welcomed its seventh annual Arts Residency at Martin County High School. The program brought three days of creativity and community to the classrooms of Samantha Maynard, 10th-grade English teacher, and Mandy Lawson, 11th-grade creative writing teacher. The November residency expanded its reach this
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Music brings Court Street to life at Harvest Festival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — From start to finish, the Harvest Festival’s music lineup delivered something for everyone Friday and Saturday in Inez. With the energy of rock, the comfort of gospel roots and the storytelling of country ballads, the soundtrack on Court Street reflected the talent of the region and the firepower
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Sounds of Harvest Fest: Nashville hitmaker CJ Solar
INEZ — Nashville hitmaker CJ Solar closed out Saturday night at the Harvest Fest with a powerhouse performance on the Court Street stage in Inez. With his fiery guitar licks, gritty vocals and a band that kept the energy surging, Solar delivered a mix of crowd favorites and original songs that had festivalgoers singing along.
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Bring a lighter: CJ Solar takes Harvest Fest main stage at 9 p.m.
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN On Saturday night in Inez, the headliner stepping onto Harvest Fest stage at 9 p.m. will be a songwriter who seems to carry a little Gulf humidity in his phrasing and a lot of lived-in patience in his melodies. CJ Solar has the kind of résumé that often reads louder
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Barefoot Festival postponed
LOVELY — Kentucky State University, together with the Appalachian Renewal Project and the Stidham Old Time Music Association, Thursday announced the postponement of the second annual Barefoot Festival originally scheduled for Oct. 4 in Lovely. The organizers say expanded planning is underway with partners and sponsors to strengthen the festival’s long-term impact. Conceived as a
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Harvest Fest to bring biggest carnival ever, music hitmaker CJ Solar
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The countdown is on to Martin County’s biggest festival of the year and organizers say the 2025 Harvest Festival is shaping up to be the most exciting yet. With two full days of live music headlined by country hitmaker CJ Solar, plus a jam-packed carnival with more rides
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Calling all vendors: Harvest Fest spaces are filling up fast
Attention local artisans, food vendors and businesses. The Martin County Harvest Festival in Inez is gearing up for another spectacular year and vendor spots are selling fast. Non-food vendor applications must be submitted by Aug. 29, while food vendors have until Aug. 15 to rent their space, so time is running short. Food vendors should call
